Charles Babalola
Born: 1990-12-20 in London, England
Known For: Acting
Biography
Charles Babalola (born 1990 or 1991) is a British actor. He was educated at St Bonaventure's school in London and went on to study drama at Havering College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Upon leaving LAMDA, he received the Alan Bates Award for outstanding graduating actors. In 2016, he appeared in the film The Legend of Tarzan and in 2018 in Helen Edmundson's film Mary Magdalene as Andrew, one of Jesus's twelve disciples. In 2018, Babalola finished a five-month run at London's Royal National Theatre production of Network, opposite Bryan Cranston. In 2022, it was announced that he would lead the upcoming Showtime drama series King Shaka. However, in April 2023, the network shelved the show, and its fate remained uncertain as of June 2023.
Filmography
2021
- The Outlaws as Malaki
2020
- Gretel & Hansel as The Hunter
2018
- Mary Magdalene as Andrew
2017
- Bancroft as DS Andy Bevan
2016
- The Legend of Tarzan as Kulonga
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man as Ade Okeyale
- Thirteen as DS Jesse Rawlins
2015
- State Zero as Cooper
- The Coroner as Ian Igby
2013
- Broadchurch as Chaz the Cook
2011
- Death in Paradise as Kai Johnson
- Black Mirror as Tusk